37 Chapter

Elliana POV

Today is my wedding day with Kevin, and I'm feeling a mix of emotions - scared and excited all at once. The bridesmaids have helped me with everything from styling my hair to doing my makeup, and I was able to slip into my stunning wedding dress with ease. I am grateful to have such wonderful people around me to make it all happen. I take one final look at myself in the mirror before taking a deep breath and leaving the room. My heart is pounding, and butterflies are dancing in my stomach. As I walk towards the doors of the chapel, I take another deep breath and open them slowly. Once I entered, I closed them completely. I walk up to the altar with my bridesmaids in front and Kevin's bridesmaids in back. When I stood next to Kevin, the pastor spoke up, "Today we have gathered here to witness two happy people join together in holy matrimony." I smiled to myself, feeling blessed to have such wonderful friends. Everyone clapped and cheered once the pastor finished speaking. After everyone settled down, the pastor continued with the vows. "Do you promise that you shall love and honor each other always, be loyal and true to your spouse, cherish them, protect them, and care for them forevermore, without fail?" The pastor asked. I nodded my head happily as I gave him a small, loving smile. "I do," I replied to him. "And do you promise to always keep your promises and to support and protect each other no matter the hardship?" The officiant continued asking me. I smiled again. "I do," Kevin said to him. We both turned towards the pastor, and the officiant proceeded with our marriage vows. "You may now exchange rings," the pastor said happily. I held my left ring finger in front of the officiant, and Kevin reached for my left hand and put the ring on my finger. As if on cue, the pastor spoke up. "Do you, Kevin and Elliana, take each other to be your lawfully wedded husband and wife? To have and to hold, from this day forward, for richer or poorer, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, for richer and poorer, till death do you part?" The pastor asked. I turned my head toward Kevin, and he smiled slightly at me. 'We do,' We said to the pastor. The officiant nodded his head and continued, "By the power vested in me as a minister of the state, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." Kevin leans towards me and we share our first kiss in front of everyone. I didn't even realize that tears had escaped from my eyes. Everyone cheered and cheered. I turn towards Kevin and lean in for a hug. I wrap my arms around his shoulders tightly. We walked past everyone and they threw flower petals above our heads till we exited the church. We went to the ballroom, and everyone followed after us. 

The ballroom looked even more beautiful than I had expected it. Me and Kevin went to the head table and sat down. The whole ballroom was filled with every guest. We all got served with food and drinks. After an hour or two everyone was done eating, and the maids cleared the floor so we all could dance. Kevin took my hand and we danced first before our guests joined with others. The dance music was pretty upbeat, everyone seemed very happy to be here. Some of our guests even started dancing together. The rest of us just enjoyed the music and danced. After a while Kevin decided to come and sit next to me, I smiled and leaned against him and he wrapped his arm around me. We looked at everyone and we saw how much everyone enjoyed this. 'Hey, my wife' Whispered Kevin. I looked at him. 'Yes?' I answered. His eyes twinkled and the corners of his mouth lifted. 'You look really beautiful tonight.' My face lit up and my cheeks turned a bright shade of pink. 'Thanks, sweetie'. We smiled at each other and then continued to watch everyone. We joined the party after some time. After a few hours, I felt a hand on my shoulder and I saw my maid Mia. I turned to her and smiled at her. 'Yes Mia?' I asked her. She pulled me away from the party and looked back at Kevin who was smirking. I followed her with a giggle. She led me into the dressing room. She let my hand go and she showed me a beautiful dress. 'Go on change into this my queen.' I took it softly and changed into the dress. 'It looks beautiful Mia.' I said. 'Yes indeed my Queen. It looks really beautiful on you.' She added before leading me to the quiet ballroom. Everyone gasped when they saw me. Kevin went to me, took my hand, and led me to the front where our uncle was standing with a microphone in his hand. 'Hello everyone!' He screamed through it. Everyone cheered. 'I gathered you all here so I can finally share where I'm sending the newlywed pair!' He said. Everyone started to stamp on the floor making it sound like the drums. 'They are going for their honeymoon to Bora Bora, French Polynesia!!.' He screamed. I gasped! I always wanted to go there! I looked at Kevin and he winked at me. 'What are you two still doing here?' He asked. 'Get your butts in the waiting carriage!' He screamed at us. Everyone laughed, we went outside and indeed. There was a carriage waiting for us with our bags in it. We got in and they threw more flower petals at the carriage. The carriage moved and we waved at everyone. 'I can't wait for our honeymoon.' I said to him, he smiled at me. 'Me neither.' He added